The Nicolay, Helen 1866-1954 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Boys' Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Helen Nicolay is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the formative years and early life of Abraham Lincoln, detailing his humble beginnings, family history, and the challenges he faced growing up in a frontier environment. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Lincoln's ancestry as pioneers who settled in America, illuminating the difficulties of their lives. It then delves into Lincoln's childhood, marked by poverty and tragedy—his mother’s death from sickness, which deeply impacted him and his family. These early events shape Lincoln's character and future ambitions. The beginning of this biography sets a tone of resilience, as it highlights not only the harsh realities he faced but also his thirst for knowledge, hinting at the remarkable journey he is destined to undertake toward becoming one of America’s greatest presidents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 1999-07-01 Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents -- United States -- Biography E456 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1815 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133050.0 1815